Lace Curtain - I Can't Wait (video)

Here's the Darkwave leaning single+ video for Lace Curtain's I Can't Wait. Like early Ministry or Visage, Lace Curtain slink around some icy synths and choppy guitars lines. It's familiar territory, tread by new horses and def worth yore thyme!

Holy Ghost! - Okay

So much about Holy Ghost! does not work at all. They're vintage synth purists, choosing to revel in antiquated electronics over a more contemporary drum and bass sound; and while yes, many artists are living in the past these days, Holy Ghost! are fairly unique in their hifi aping of a Depeche Mode/New Order/Ministry tonality. On top of this, Alex Frankel is a criminally middle of the road vocalist, often veering out of pitch and out his element. Lyrically Frankel is equally simplistic and straight forward. Yet, despite all their disparities, I find myself fully encamped in the Holy Ghost! camp-grounds. Why? why? WHY???? Its easy to hate on a band like Holy Ghost, they sorta look like blow-holes (lets be real), but their music is dope. Okay is another outstanding single that utilises sounds from the heyday of synthetic pop to a masterful degree. The hooks here are plentiful! And the juicy, metallic, orchestra stabs are sooooooo Depeche Mode circa Some Great Reward. Earworm commin atcha:

Ministry - "Same old Madness"

Oh man, have you heard this one? I'm just discovering this song, like an idiot. Ministry is one of those groups that keeps on givin. Listen to those drums! Ahh, too good. When you picture someone singing about that same old madness, this is what it looks and sounds like. Forreal. Gestapo hat, metronome like precision, merry go round full of crazed horses!!! Fuck!: